About this material
Phytic Acid – Rice Derived (Phytic Acid) is a Natural acid / chelator supplied by MakeYourSkin as a liquid for professional cosmetic formulation. Used worldwide across mainstream cosmetic formulation, it is valued for gentle exfoliation, chelation, tone.
What is Phytic Acid – Rice Derived?
Phytic Acid – Rice Derived is supplied under the INCI / technical name Phytic Acid and carries CAS number 83-86-3.
It belongs to the Natural acid / chelator group and is derived from rice bran. The material reaches you as a liquid. It is an established cosmetic raw material with mature supply and well-understood formulation behaviour.
Key Properties & Benefits
- Gentle exfoliation
- Chelation
- Tone
- Supplied cosmetic grade with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch.
Uses & Applications
Phytic Acid – Rice Derived is used in chemical exfoliant toners, peel solutions, resurfacing serums, body exfoliants and enzyme masks.
Typical applications from the catalogue record: Gentle peels, brightening serums.
In leave-on skincare it is normally dosed into a serum, ampoule or moisturiser where contact time is long enough for the claim to hold up. In rinse-off formats it is used at a lower level for label presence and sensory contribution rather than measurable performance.
Handling note: Supplied ready to dose; check the active content on the technical data sheet, because liquid grades are usually dilutions.
How to Use — Recommended Use Level
| Typical use level | 0.05–0.2% |
|---|---|
| Recommended pH | any |
| Addition phase | Water phase |
| Solubility | Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. |
General rule: always begin at the lower end of the range, confirm the level against the supplier technical data sheet, and validate stability, pH, colour, odour and preservative efficacy on the finished formulation before scaling up.
Technical Specification
| INCI / Technical Name | Phytic Acid |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 83-86-3 |
| Ingredient Family | Natural acid / chelator |
| Primary Cosmetic Functions | Gentle exfoliation; chelation; tone |
| Typical Applications | Gentle peels, brightening serums |
| Source / Feedstock | Rice bran |
| Origin / Tradition | Global |
| Typical Bulk Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear to amber liquid depending on grade |
| Solubility | Water Soluble |
| Market Status | Established |
| Catalogue Range | Extended Range |
| Storage | Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat. |
| Shelf Life | 24–36 months from manufacture in unopened original packaging; see the Certificate of Analysis |
| Vendor | MakeYourSkin |
| MYS Catalogue Code | MYS-N00349 |
Technical Notes
Works as both an exfoliant and a chelator — useful in lean formulations.
Regulatory Note
Sold as a cosmetic raw material for professional formulation. A published INCI name does not by itself authorise use: the buyer is responsible for confirming permitted status, maximum concentration, restrictions by product type, labelling and claim rules in every market the finished product is sold in. In India, cosmetics fall under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and the Cosmetics Rules 2020 administered by CDSCO, with BIS standards (including IS 4707 Part 2) listing restricted substances. The EU applies Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its Annexes; the United States applies the FD&C Act as amended by MoCRA; Korea, Japan and China operate their own positive lists and functional-cosmetic frameworks. Every finished product needs its own safety assessment.
Reference: Regulatory / scientific reference
Documentation Supplied
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the batch supplied
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS / MSDS) in the current GHS format
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS) with specification, solubility and handling guidance
- INCI declaration and, where assigned, CAS / EINECS numbers
- Non-GMO statement on request
- Vegan / animal-origin declaration on request
- Halal and Kosher certification on request where the supplier holds it
- Heavy-metal and microbiological test data on request
Available Pack Sizes
Supplied in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. Bulk quantities above 5 Kg, and drum or sack quantities, are available on request — contact the MakeYourSkin sales desk for a quotation and lead time.
| 50 g | Pilot batches and small production runs |
|---|---|
| 225 g | Pilot batches and indie production runs |
| 1 Kg | Regular production for small and mid-size brands |
| 5 Kg | Scaled production and contract manufacturing |
Disclaimer & Caution in Use
For external cosmetic use in professionally formulated products only. This is a concentrated raw material, not a finished cosmetic, and it is not intended for undiluted application to skin, for ingestion, or for any medicinal purpose. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling, avoid raising dust with powders, and keep out of reach of children and pets. Always run a patch test on the finished formulation, and validate stability, compatibility, pH and preservative efficacy before sale. Information supplied is offered in good faith as formulation guidance and does not constitute a safety assessment, a regulatory approval or a medical claim.
Low-pH material. Can cause burns to skin and eyes in concentrated form. Add to water, never water to acid; neutralise carefully and confirm the final pH of the finished product. Products formulated at low pH increase sun sensitivity — a daily sunscreen instruction is expected on the finished pack.
Specification
| INCI NAME | Phytic Acid |
|---|---|
| CAS NUMBER | 83-86-3 |
| FAMILY | Natural acid / chelator |
| ORIGIN | Global — Rice bran |
| SUPPLY FORM | Liquid |
| SOLUBILITY | Water Soluble — Water-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive. |
| TYPICAL USE LEVEL | 0.05–0.2% |
| pH RANGE | any |
| ADD AT | Water phase |
| FUNCTIONS | Gentle exfoliation; chelation; tone |
| USED IN | Gentle peels, brightening serums |
| STORAGE | Store in a tightly closed container at 15–25 °C, away from direct sunlight. Protect from freezing and from prolonged heat. |
| PACK SIZES | 50 g to 5 Kg |
| LEAD TIME | 7–10 days |
| REGULATORY | Standard cosmetic review |
How to work with it
The specification's Add at row is the one to read first. Water-phase materials added to a hot oil phase are the most common reason a batch separates.
Measure the finished product, not the premix. Outside the range the activity drops away and, for some materials, the degradation route is what causes complaints.
Then work up through stability and compatibility testing. Higher is not better, and the destination market's limit may sit below your formulation ceiling.